Enrolling in Hawaiʻi’s public schools is a simple process. Follow the steps below to get started. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
Steps to enroll
1
Determine School Eligibility
- Find Your School: Use the SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated school based on your address.
- Your child must attend the school that serves your geographic area of residence.
2
Prepare the Following Documents
- Student Enrollment Form (PDF) and the Supplemental Kindergarten Enrollment Form (PDF) for students entering Kindergarten.
- Home Language Survey (PDF). The Language List may be used to assist with completing the HLS. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
- Valid photo ID of parent/guardian.
- Proof of Residency: Utility bill, lease agreement, or other official documents showing your current address.
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the school with the following stipulation: (a) Notarized statement must state that the parent/legal guardian and child are living with the relative/friend; (b) Notarized statement must state the name of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence; (c) Notarized statement must state the same address of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence; (d) A copy of the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence must be attached to the notarized statement; and (e) Notarized statement must be signed by same name of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence.
- Birth Certificate: For age verification. Student passport or student visa is acceptable for foreign students.
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a community liaison in your area.
Falsification of documents submitted is subject to penalty under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes 710-1063, resulting in the child being sent back to the school where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
3
Complete the Enrollment Application
- In-person: Visit your designated school to complete the enrollment process.
- Online: If your child is new to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) or transferring* to a different HIDOE school, you may submit an online registration application to begin the enrollment process. The registration window for the new school year opens annually on Feb. 1.
- Existing or Former HIDOE Families who have a Parent Portal Account: Please follow these instructions for enrolling your child using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- New HIDOE Families or those who do not have a Parent Portal Account: Please follow these instructions for enrolling your child using the online Kiosk.
*Parents/Guardians need to complete the withdrawal process at their child’s current school before beginning an online application. Parents/Guardians are not required to submit an application for students continuing to the next grade level in the same school or for students in a terminal grade at a HIDOE school that feeds into the next HIDOE school.
To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter school, please contact the charter school directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
4
Submit the Application
Please ensure all documents are complete and submitted by the deadline.
5
Confirmation and Orientation
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation from the school. We encourage you to attend any scheduled orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with the school environment and resources.
translated Documents
Student Enrollment Form
The Student Enrollment Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
The Home Language Survey Form (PDF) is required for all newly enrolled students. The Language List may be used to assist with completing the HLS. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Special Education services
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the process of accessing special education and related services.